2027: Enugu APC women endorse Tinubu, inaugurate women’s wing
The women’s wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State Chapter, has unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
Nigeria’s Gen-Z creates own multi-million dollar economy
By Vera Opia A new wave of Nigerian youths often referred to as Gen Z is rewriting the script of what it means to earn a living. Unlike older generations that place prestige on government jobs, oil companies, or banking careers, today’s under-30s are building an entirely different economic ecosystem. For them, survival and success are […]
Police refute claims of political bias in Lagos
The Police command in Lagos State has dismissed allegations linking its personnel to partisan politics, describing the claims as false, misleading, and damaging to the command’s reputation.
Nigeria’s new passport fees spark outcry, mixed experiences
A cross-section of Nigerians has expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s 100 percent increase in international passport fees, which took effect on September 1.
Bumpy Road to 2027: Politicians plot to rig, INEC ‘infiltrated’, Tinubu shops for Yakubu’s successor
“during off-cycle gubernatorial elections in Kogi (November 2023), Ondo (November 2024) and Edo (September 2024), pre-prepared results were allegedly uploaded to IReV before the closure of polls.”
Jonathan opens up on eligibility to run again: I am unstoppable
The controversy over the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race took a twist last week when it emerged that a court had cleared the obstacle to his being sworn in for the third time as president.
ADC: Mayhem in Lagos as thugs invade Aregbesola’s rally for Obi, Rhodes-Vivour
Miscreants suspected to be political thugs, yesterday afternoon, invaded a rally organised by the Lagos
EXPORT BAN MOVE: Millions of cashew farmers may die prematurely _ Ajanaku, NCAN President
By Gabriel Ewepu The National President, National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, Dr Ojo Ajanaku, has alleged that those behind the Bill seeking to ban raw materials export in the agricultural sector want to cripple the nation’s cashew industry in order to force cashew farmers sell their cashew nuts cheaply to local processors instead of exporting them. In an interaction with […]
Nigeria 2027: If I were Goodluck Jonathan, by Tonnie Iredia
For the second time in this column,I am today attempting to reach out to one leader who has had the special privilege of serving as a first citizen of Nigeria. The first time I tried it was in May 2012, when this column featured an article titled “Nigeria: If I were General Buhari.” What influenced my […]
Looming Fubara Return: Move for emergency rule extension collapses as Ibas gets handover notes
Following a closed-door meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas, retd, in the Presidential Villa last Wednesday, there are strong indications that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member House of Assembly may return on September 18, 2025.
Tinubu, Atiku clash over ‘persecution’ of opposition
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of employing repressive tactics to stifle opposition voices ahead of the 2027 elections.
Media literacy not enough to detect AI fakes, Umeokoli, AI engineer, warns
By Joy Aliyu Michael Umeokoli, an Artificial Intelligence, AI, and Software Engineer, in this interview, explains why media literacy alone cannot help individuals spot AI-generated fakes. He also shares insights on how model developers can design systems that make synthetic media traceable, among other issues. Excerpts: AI-generated content is now everywhere, from realistic deepfake speeches […]
Edo kidnapping goes violent, nine dead
•New Edo Line passengers, others kidnapped By Ozioruva Aliu TRAGEDY struck late Saturday as eight personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and an unidentified civilian were reportedly shot dead by suspected kidnappers who were said to have gone away with a Chinese expatriate working at the BUA Cement site in Okpella, […]
Tension as truck drivers association challenges NUPENG’s strike threat
With just two days to the proposed nationwide strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), a new voice has entered the fray, offering a firm counter-narrative. The Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association (DTCDA) has issued a strongly worded statement asserting the constitutional rights of drivers and rejecting any form of […]
2027: Uncertainty in Jonathan’s camp over party platform for likely presidential run
There is growing uncertainty in the camp of former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding which political platform he may consider using, should he decide to pursue a return to the presidency in 2027.
Soludo fulfils promise,Commissions 13km road to Nzam
In a fulfillment of his campaign promise, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, returned to Nzam in the Anambra West local government area to officially commission the newly constructed 13-kilometer Nzam road. The headquarters of Anambra West local government has been long neglected due to lack of motorable access road. Speaking at the local government headquarters […]
